What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Sancerre?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sancerre is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Sancerre?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sancerre is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sancerre?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sancerre. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Fontenay via 6 Rue Paul Doumer, ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglise and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Sancerre?

The distance between Basel and Sancerre is 503 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Sancerre without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Sancerre without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €130 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Sancerre?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Basel to Sancerre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sancerre bus from?

Basel to Sancerre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Sancerre?

The best way to get from Basel to Sancerre is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Sancerre bus arrive?

Basel to Sancerre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Auxerre station.

Can I drive from Basel to Sancerre?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sancerre is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Basel to Sancerre.

Where can I stay near Sancerre?

There are 307+ hotels available in Sancerre.

Basel to Sancerre - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Sancerre by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Tracy Sancerretrain Ter
7h 39m
€133–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Auxerrebus
2. Take the bus from 6 Rue Paul Doumer to Eglisebus 861
3. Take the bus from ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglise to COSNE/LOIRE Gare SNCFbus 550
11h 24m
€47–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dijonbus 099
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Cosne Sur Loiretrain Ter
10h 29m
€112–208
Drive 435.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sancerrecar 435.4 km
5h 15m
€76–110

Basel to Sancerre by bus and train

13Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Sancerre.

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Distance: 502.6 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sancerre, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sancerre via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, Nevers, and Tracy Sancerre in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Fontenay via 6 Rue Paul Doumer, ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglise, and Sncf in around 11h 24m.

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